Today we travelled out of the desert and back into mountains. We were 7,000 feet high at one point. Fairly gentle climbs and only one steepish decline. I think we are at about 5,000 feet now. However we are back into desert like terrain again. Very dry and dusty. Temperature hit 80 degrees F.
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| Thought this cut looked like a pyramid. |
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| Actual real trees in Flagstaff |
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| We even saw snow today. On mountain tops and a bit on the roadside in Flagstaff |
The terrain has changed. Mountains are now mesas. Flat topped with a pinkish colour. I think we will see the wind eroded pink rocks tomorrow.
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| Coal fired power generating plant |
We saw lots of old Rte 66 sites today. The first was 2 huge arrows(about 30 feet high) stuck into the ground. I didn't get a picture as we passed by too quickly.
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| Old trading post |
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| Another trading post sign |
We stopped at a rest area today. It was near the site of a huge meteor crater. Astronauts trained here for the moon walk. The rest area was also home to poisonous snakes and insects. Let me tell you - I stayed on the sidewalk. Didn't want to meet a snake or scorpion. Wayne was braver. He did a little dance on the gravel.
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| Sunset |
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